Section régionale de l’Ontario
Section régionale de l’Ontario
Section régionale de l’Ontario
80 rue Richmond ouest, suite 605
Toronto, ON M5H 2A4
416-954-3800
coordinator@ccbc.com

Section régionale de l’Ontario
80 rue Richmond ouest, suite 605
Toronto, ON M5H 2A4
416-954-3800
Section régionale de l’Ontario
80 rue Richmond ouest, suite 605
Toronto, ON M5H 2A4
416-954-3800
Jeff Zhang
Directeur régional, Centre du Canada (ON, QC, MB)
M. Jeff Zhang a plus de 20 ans d’expérience internationale dans les secteurs privé, public et à but non lucratif dans divers domaines, notamment la vente au détail, le pétrole et le gaz, l’immobilier commercial, l’éducation et les services financiers. Avant de se joindre au CCBC, M. Zhang a travaillé en gestion de projets dans une coentreprise sino-étrangère et dans en gestion de partenariats stratégiques au sein d’une grande multinationale. Il a également guidé un collège privé canadien sur le marché chinois, où il était responsable du recrutement des étudiants et des partenariats stratégiques.
M. Zhang est titulaire d’un MBA en marketing et commerce international (avec distinction) de l’Université Concordia et il parle couramment le mandarin et l’anglais. Il a également été invité à titre de conférencier à des associations professionnelles de gens d’affaires en Chine et au Canada.
Personnes-ressources :
416-954-3800 ext 320
Yuli Liu
Gestionnaire principale de programme, Centre du Canada (ON, QC, MB)
Yuli Liu est gestionnaire principale de programme pour la région du Centre du Canada au Conseil d’affaires Canada-Chine. Depuis 2018, elle occupe le poste de responsable du recrutement et du marketing chez Cape Breton China Corp., en partenariat avec l’Université du Cap-Breton. Elle est diplômée en études architecturales de l’Université de Toronto, où elle a été vice-présidente aux affaires externes de l’association étudiante. Elle a également présidé l’Association des étudiants et chercheurs chinois de l’Université de Toronto (UTCSSA).

Bernard He
CEO and President
Bright Mega Group
Biographie
Mr. Bernard He is a distinguished advisor and merchant banker with over 20 years of extensive experience in international business and investment banking. Since 2012, he has strategically invested in a diverse array of industries, including mining, consumer packaged goods (CPG), and agriculture. His astute investment acumen and strategic foresight have established him as a prominent figure in both Canadian and Chinese business circles.
Mr. He possesses an intimate knowledge of the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE). His robust network and influential connections span across Canada and China, underscoring his pivotal role in international finance.
In addition to his investment prowess, Mr. He is the founder and proprietor of several prestigious clubs in Toronto, including the Fame Club, a distinguished wine club, and an exclusive golf club. He is an active member of the Canada China Business Council (CCBC) and the Chinese Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CCCC), as well as the Association of Chinese Canadian Entrepreneurs (ACCE).
Mr. He’s contributions to the business community have been widely recognized. In 2014, he was honored with the “Best Asia Pacific Business Award,” a testament to his exceptional impact and leadership in the region. His academic credentials are equally impressive; he holds a Master’s degree from the University of International Business and Economics, an MBA from HEC Paris, and a DEA from Paris, France.
This combination of extensive experience, strategic investment, and strong international connections positions Mr. He as a formidable force in the world of finance, reminiscent of the leading bankers on Wall Street.

Jun DENG
President & CEO
Bank of China (Canada)
Principal Officer
Bank of China Toronto Branch
Biographie
Mr. Deng Jun, the current President & CEO of Bank of China (Canada) and Principal Officer of Bank of China Toronto Branch, holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Wuhan University. He has worked for the Bank of China Group since he graduated from university in 1990. After holding various positions in the Bank, he was appointed as General Manager of the Bank of China Wuhan ETD Branch in 2001. In 2006, he was appointed as Deputy Managing Director for Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Auto Finance Company Ltd., a joint venture between Bank of China Group Insurance Company Limited, Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroen Automobile Company Ltd. and Banque PSA Finance. In 2009, he was appointed as Assistant General Manager in the Bank of China Limited Head Office Corporate Banking Group. In 2012, he was appointed as Country Head of Bank of China Limited – Manila Branch. In October of 2022, he was appointed as President & CEO of Bank of China (Canada) and Principal Officer of Bank of China Toronto Branch.

Ian Michael
Partner
Bennett Jones LLP
Biographie
Ian Michael is a corporate partner at Bennett Jones LLP in Toronto. Mr. Michael’s practice is focused on corporate and securities law with an emphasis on mergers & acquisitions and infrastructure investments by private equity and strategic investors. He regularly works with international investors in connection with their Canadian investments and acquisitions including extensively with China-based investors. Mr. Michael works with boards of directors, senior executives and private equity investors in a range of industries including aviation, real estate, technology and automotive.
Mr. Michael previously served as a member of the Securities Advisory Committee (SAC) of the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC). SAC provides advice to the Commission on a variety of matters including legislative and policy initiatives and important capital markets trends and is former member of the Mergers & Acquisitions team at the OSC.
Mr. Michael has been recommended by The Legal 500 Canada and the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in the areas Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity and Transport – Aviation, in addition to being noted by Lexpert as a leading infrastructure lawyer in Canada for his extensive work with aviation infrastructure consortia at most international airports in Canada. Mr. Michael has taught mergers & acquisitions for the advanced securities law program at Queen’s University, Western University and the University of Windsor. He is also a member of the Board of Governors of St. Andrew’s College, in Aurora, Ontario.

Candice Yin
Sr. Manager of Business Development and Expansion, Asia
Viva Naturals
Biographie
Candice Yin, BSc, BA, MSc, is Senior Manager of Business Development & Expansion (Asia) at Viva Naturals, a leading provider of vitamins, supplements, and wellness products founded in 2011 by Husayn Remtulla. Since spearheading the company’s entry into China in 2017, she has driven strong sales growth and built a solid presence on Tmall, JD, Rednote, Douyin, and PDD. Candice and her team continue to expand in China and explore adjacent Asian markets to further strengthen Viva Naturals’ position at the forefront of the wellness product industry.